Mini Cooper S Sidewalk Auto
From 304 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 7 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 7 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 5 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 1 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 1 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 1 |
| a lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected | 1 |
| fluid leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users | 1 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 59.1% of Cooper S Sidewalk Auto failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 0% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £67.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 89.3% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Cooper S Sidewalk Autos tested had between 11,856 and 24,423 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 17,579 median miles, the Cooper S Sidewalk Auto has 0.064 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Mini models
| Mini Mini | 71.5% |
| Mini Cooper | 87% |
| Mini Cooper S | 88.5% |
| Mini Countryman | 88.5% |
| Mini One | 83.1% |
Common questions
What is the Mini Cooper S Sidewalk Auto MOT pass rate?
The Mini Cooper S Sidewalk Auto has a 88.8% MOT pass rate based on 304 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mini Cooper S Sidewalk Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Mini Cooper S Sidewalk Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 7 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Mini Cooper S Sidewalk Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mini Cooper S Sidewalk Auto is 17,579 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 11,856 and 24,423 miles.
Buying a used Cooper S Sidewalk Auto?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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